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  • Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 20th 6:00PM

    Emma Johnston

    Looking a little cool, but should be warm enough to ride. Due to the setting sun, bringing lights is an especially good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined. The Intermediate Speed Groups Ride Name Speed…

  • Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 20th 6:00PM

    Oliver Conway-White

    So, contrary to expectations from last week, it might not actually be summer yet… But hey, warmer temperatures are forecast for later this week, so it’s time to get a few more early season rides under your belt with this Thursday’s Advanced Road Ride! The route will be a classic loop heading to the northeast…

  • CANCELLED: Tuesday All Members Ride | April 18th 6:00PM

    GCC Admin

    It’s snowing, need we say more? Welcome to the very first TAM ride for 2023! The weather is looking a little iffy at the time of posting. But we’ll keep updating as we get closer to the date. These are the Early Season Routes for the TAM Ride. They will remain the same for several…

  • CANCELLED: Learn to Group Ride | April 18th, 6:00PM

    GCC Admin

    LTGR is cancelled for tonight – it is way too cold!! All new club members are required to attend a Learn to Group Ride session (LTGR). What is it? Group Riding Instruction for those new to Group Riding and those new to the club. Where do we meet: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road When:…

  • Sunday Road Tours | April 16th 9:30AM

    Gord Drewitt

    Sunday Road Rides | Sunday April 16th at 9:30 Note the new ride time. I changed it because the temperatures look good and so we can get an earlier start Huh. I’m ride leader eh? Well that can only mean one thing – butter tarts in Belwood. We’re going to head up North, ride around…

  • Sunday Gravel Ride | April 16th 10:00AM – New Start Time!

    Lorenz

    Welcome to the very first Sunday Gravel ride for 2023! The weather is looking much better than at the time of original posting. We are adjusting the start time to match the unseasonably warm weather. As always, we’ll start the year with slightly shorter routes and keep building as the season progresses, as does our…

  • Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 13th 6:00PM

    Meg T

    Woohoo – the weather Gods are smiling on us! We’re keeping the routes short and simple for this first ride since the sun is still setting quite early. Note the new ride speed categories below; if you were R4 last year, you’re R6 this year (well …. provided you haven’t lost fitness over the winter…

  • Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 13th 6:00PM

    Kevin Bodbyl

    Its the season opener! We’re keeping it simple with a few popular roads and a shorter route. Please pay special attention to the routes/groups, as due to our Tuesday speed group addition if you were riding R2 last year you’ll be in Advanced 2 now (R3/R4) and using the second route. With it being April…

  • More great news for 2023! Royal City Multisport collaboration!

    GCC Admin

    We’re super excited to announce a new partnership between Guelph Cycling Club and Royal City Multisport! Royal City Multisport will be offering GCC members subscription based coached cycling sessions year-round for Road, CX and Virtual disciplines. There will also be a race team for those looking for that experience.  Click here for all the details!

  • Spring Social! Monday March 20th, 7PM

    GCC Admin

    We’re getting together on the Spring Equinox, Monday March 20th, 7:00 pm for tasty brews and wood oven pizza at our sponsor Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen at 5 Edinburgh Rd. South. This is a new date from the original mentioned in the last newsletter. And don’t forget to join GCC in March to have a…

  • Great News! Non-Racing Members no longer pay Ontario Cycling fees!

    GCC Admin

    For the past number of years, the Guelph Cycling Club board of directors have been working to reduce the escalation of external fees on its membership. After much investigation and deliberation, changes have been made that no longer require our non-racing members (more than three quarters of the club) to pay an affiliation fee to…

  • Ride Leaders Receive First Aid Training!

    Meg T

    This past Sunday March 5th, 2023, thirteen Ride Leaders from the Guelph Cycling Club volunteered most of their day to receive training and certification in Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level A (CSA Std. Z1210-17 – Basic). It was an informative and fun day together with old friends. There were riders from all disciplines and…

  • Mission, Vision, Values & Guiding Principles

    Meg T

    Folks, we have just put the finishing touches on the Mission, Vision, Values & Guiding Principles for the GCC. We have been chipping away at this for at least a year. Below is the fruit of our labour. Please know that all this is living and breathing and can be altered – it’s not cast…

  • Try-The-Track | January 21st 1:00PM

    Lorenz

    UPDATE: This has Sold Out! However… there is a waiting list that you can sign up for. We have been told that cancellations are not uncommon. So don’t be deterred nor delayed, sign up today here! GCC has arranged for members to attend a Try-The-Track session at the velodrome in Milton. Cost is $42.65 all…

  • 2023 GCC Board of Directors

    GCC Admin

    The GCC board of directors for the 2023 season was set at our Annual Meeting on ThursdayDecember 1st, 2022. At the subsequent board meeting, Monday December 5th, the board elected the four officers of the non profit corporation. Here are the 2023 GCC board members and their office positions: Kevin Bodbyl – President Lorenz Calcagno…